CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,920 km
8,028 miles
PHQ
The Monument Airport
Australia
Distance
12,920 km
8,028 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
101°
east

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CAI PHQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport The Monument Airport
IATA Code CAI PHQ
ICAO Code HECA YTMO
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 949 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -21.810000, 139.920000

Cairo (CAI) to The Monument Airport (PHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to The Monument Airport (PHQ) in The Monument Airport, Australia is 12,920 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Cairo, it's 03:28 in The Monument Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from The Monument Airport (PHQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and The Monument Airport (PHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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